DITZY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

ditzy

adjective

ˈdit-sē

variants or ditsy

Definition of ditzy

as in goofy

lacking in seriousness or maturity a ditzy comedy full of juvenile humor

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Recent Examples of ditzy Buddhist, recently widowed, and a successful artist, Rose is ditsy and rather eccentric, but is grounded by a 13-year-old step-granddaughter. — The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 When the subject of literature came up, Monroe seemed compelled to play to ditzy expectations. — Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 After portraying Shields with a more distracted and ditzy personality, O'Hara even went on to perform a satirical musical number as part of her impression. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 The pinafore-style dress was in a twee ditsy print and flowed well past her knees, while a leather belt sat happily on her waist without exerting effort to cinch. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ditzy

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Adjective

If the movie is more goofy than profound, that may be the point.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Haaland was one of the top scorers and most charismatic players at the World Cup held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and his imposing stature and goofy sense of humor sparked a wave of creative viral videos and memes.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of goofy

Adjective

But to make some generalization that all career women are psychotic because Glenn Close happened to be psychotic at the end of that movie is just silly.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Residents riding on two wheels in Overland Park might see some new silly signs along the city’s most popular paths and trails.

— Taylor O'Connor August 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of silly

Adjective

Phan has completed the course twice so far, earning the giddy right to hit a big buzzer at the end.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Bailey and Hedges should be giddy about programming PitchCom to account for everything their new battery mate can toss their way.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of giddy

Adjective

Stuart Bloom’s futile efforts to right the space-time continuum will continue.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
The central legal debate in the last stretch leading up to Mangione’s trial has revolved around who will get to participate in this perhaps futile—though understandable—interpretive exercise.

— Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of futile

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